Meet Sarah

Sarah Finch is an outstanding educational leader and the CEO of The Marches Academy Trust (MAT), a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire, a county with significant social and economic disadvantage. She is responsible for leading the Trust, working closely with the Board of Trustees, Executive Leaders and Headteachers to deliver the Trust’s vision.

Sarah Finch, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust

Working with our family of schools, connecting with the children and young people and watching them grow, thrive and achieve.

Sarah, Chief Executive Officer

About Sarah

With over 30 years’ experience in the sector, Sarah plays a major role in challenging underperformance and has a strong reputation for ensuring high educational standards across the Trust. A bold and energetic leader, she has been instrumental in designing and implementing strategies to enhance leadership development and improve curriculum design. She has developed strength and excellence in areas such as community cohesion, teacher training, organisational development and governance.

Other team members

Charlotte Allsopp | Marches Academy Trust
Nicola Fox | Marches Academy Trust
Claire Turner, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust
Cavelle Priestley-Bird, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust
Sarah Finch, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust

Mandy Jones

Executive Director of Education (School Improvement)

Amy Chevin-Dooley

Executive Director of Education (Inclusions and LEAD for Safeguarding and SEND)

Charlotte Allsopp

Executive Director of Finance and Business

Claire Turner

Senior Executive Director of Education

Alison Pearson

Executive Director of Education

Cavelle Priestley-Bird

Executive Director of People and Development